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EFZ 727

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,054 mi
Last recorded5,054 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 727
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 5,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 4,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 2,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 2,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 2,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 1,614 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 1,614 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 1,097 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

half shaft seal leaking gear oil

Fail 17 Sep 2008 1,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

half shaft seal leaking gear oil

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 974 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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EFZ 727 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFZ 727, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EFZ 727 registered?

EFZ 727 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is EFZ 727 safe to buy?

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